self-will Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
    pigheadedness; stubbornness; obstinacy; obstinance; bullheadedness.
  2. noun the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
    possession; will power; self-possession; willpower; self-control; self-command.

WordNet


Self`-will" noun
Etymology
AS. selfwill.
Definitions
  1. One's own will, esp. when opposed to that of others; obstinacy.

Webster 1913